lure

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to attract fish or other prey towards a angler's hook.

  - "The fisherman cast his lure into the lake, hoping to catch a big fish."
  - "Despite the rough weather, the angler persisted in fishing with his lure."

• noun

  A person or thing that entices or attracts.

  - "The beautiful singer was a lure for the crowds."
  - "The smell of freshly baked bread is a lure for many people."

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Pronunciation

1. /lɔɹ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lure
cure , lure , perure

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Variants

List of all variants of lure that leads to same result
lur , lure , luren , lures , lured , luring

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Etymology

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Old French 'lure' meaning 'bait, lure, allure'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest lure ever recorded was 12 feet long and weighed over 100 pounds.

2. The first fishing lures were made from bones, feathers, and shells.

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Related Concepts

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1. Angling: The practice of catching fish with a hook and line, often using a lure to attract the fish.

2. Bait: A substance or object used to attract and lure an animal or fish towards a trap or hook.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'lure' is often used metaphorically to describe something that attracts or entices. In art, there are many depictions of fishermen using lures to catch fish.

How to Memorize "lure"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a fisherman casting a lure into the water.
   - Imagine a hook with a colorful lure attached to it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lure' with the image of a fisherman and a fish.
   - Think of the word 'lure' as something that attracts or entices.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lures Lure Large Fish' to remember the definition of lure.
   - Create a mental image of a lure and a fish to help remember the word.

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